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CA05 EXN

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,056 mi
Last recorded162,056 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 EXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 162,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

engine noisey

offside number plate light dim

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 138,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear drop links have slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2012 120,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Mar 2012 120,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak around engine

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

front exhaust flexy has a slight blow

offside dip beam dim

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen on limit (40mm allowed)

nearside number plate light has slight bad earth

offside rear tyre on legal limit

washers require attention soon

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,277 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,829 miles

oil leak from engine

brake fluid needs topping up

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CA05 EXN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 EXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA05 EXN registered?

CA05 EXN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is CA05 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 EXN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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